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#1 for starting businesses:
Canada is the easiest place to start a business in the G20, according to the World Bank.

#1 for educated workforce:
Canada has the most educated talent pool in the OECD.

#1 for FDI flows:
Canada attracted the most FDI flows per capita in the G7 in 2007-2016, as reported by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).

#1 for market access to Europe:
With the provisional implementation of the Comprehensive and Economic Trade Agreement (CETA), businesses in Canada now enjoy preferential access to a global market with a combined GDP of US$ 41.4 trillion.

Located on Canada's east coast, Nova Scotia offers companies unique operating benefits and advantages. As a result, world-leading companies, such as NTT Data and Mitsubishi UFG, are locating and expanding in Nova Scotia, Canada, and benefitting from:

Strategic geographic location close to the United States and Europe with world-class infrastructure

Highly skilled and educated workforce

Competitive business costs and one of the most generous R&D tax incentives in the industrialized world

Enviable quality of life featuring public healthcare, clean air and waterways

Learn more about why world-leading companies are locating or expanding in Nova Scotia:

Strategic location

Extend your reach to key markets

Save time and money. Access North American and European markets.

Our strategic location on Canada’s east coast, including modern infrastructure, multi-modal transportation, logistic assets, and global reach attracts investment from around the world.

Low business costs

Competitive business costs contribute positively to your bottom line

Nova Scotia has a significant advantage over other locations as business costs are typically lower. KPMG ranked Halifax 6th among 108 mature markets in its 2016 International Business Cost Competitiveness Study.

Additionally, we offer one of the most generous R&D tax incentives in the industrialized world, driving innovative advancements.

Business incentives

Attractive business incentives can help your company excel

Locate or expand your business in Nova Scotia and take advantage of our generous incentive programs. We have incentives to meet your needs that give your company a financial boost.

Educated workforce

Attract workers with the skills you need

With the highest number of universities per capita, Nova Scotia is Canada’s university capital. You’ll find the talent you need in Nova Scotia, home to one of the world’s most highly educated, skilled and reliable workforces.

An ocean lifestyle

Where people want to live and work

No matter where you are in Nova Scotia, you are never far from the ocean. The commercial heart of Halifax is on the water and there is no shortage of beautiful beaches and scenic coastal villages.